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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,998.80, 1,345,498.20 and 298,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,998.80, 1,345,498.20 and 298,052.40 is: 447,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,998.80 : 1,345,498.20 = 298,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,998.80/1,345,498.20 = 298,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,998.80x = 1,345,498.20 × 298,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,998.80x = 401,028,967,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,028,967,705.68/896,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,078.60

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